GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
humdrummonotonous
mammalany of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair, and include humans
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
apiaristbeekeeper